2022 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 6 再3
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Yuto Koizumi
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Wed (W935)
- Class
- 再3
- Course Code
- LAE.E212
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2022
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
Based on English 5, English 6 is designed to improve students’ English language skills for academic purposes and provide them with more knowledge in relevant areas. The materials include topics such as international and intercultural issues as well as current topics of science and technology. Expectations require students to practice: reading academic articles, listening to English lectures, speaking before an audience, and developing skills to write paragraphs and short essays.
Course description and aims
By the end of this course, students will:
・be able to express their ideas and opinions in classes confidently
・be able to write paragraphs or short essays
・be able to better understand academic lectures
・practice effective reading strategies
Keywords
Four language skills, fostering international awareness, communication, studying abroad, TOEFL
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
This course aim at developing students' reading and writing skills. They are required to read around 20-30 pages of an English novel every week. They are required to give a short presentation several times in a quarter. At least two short essays effectively quoting the novel are required for midterm and final assignments.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Orientation: how to read an English novel | Preparing for presentation and participation in class: summary, vocabulary, interpretation |
| Class 2 | I. THE SCIENCE OF DEDUCTION II. THE STATEMENT OF THE CASE | Preparing for presentation and participation in class: summary, vocabulary, interpretation |
| Class 3 | III. IN QUEST OF A SOLUTION IV. THE STORY OF THE BALD-HEADED MAN | Preparing for presentation and participation in class: summary, vocabulary, interpretation |
| Class 4 | V. THE TRAGEDY OF PONDICHERRY LODGE VI. SHERLOCK HOLMES GIVES A DEMONSTRATION | Writing the 1st draft |
| Class 5 | VII. THE EPISODE OF THE BARREL VIII. THE BAKER STREET IRREGULARS | Preparing for presentation and participation in class: summary, vocabulary, interpretation |
| Class 6 | IX. A BREAK IN THE CHAIN X. THE END OF THE ISLANDER | Preparing for presentation and participation in class: summary, vocabulary, interpretation |
| Class 7 | XI. THE GREAT AGRA TREASURE XII. THE STRANGE STORY OF JONATHAN SMALL | Writing the 2nd draft |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
Arthur Conan Doyle. The Sign of Four. Penguin Classics. (ISBN: 9780140439076)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Reading materials will be provided if necessary.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class presentation: 50%
Term paper: 50%
Related courses
- LAE.E111 ： English 1
- LAE.E112 ： English 2
- LAE.E113 ： English 3
- LAE.E114 ： English 4
- LAE.E211 ： English 5
- LAE.E213 ： English 7
- LAE.E214 ： English 8
- LAE.E311 ： English 9
Prerequisites
None
Other
None